Blog posts 2014

Investing in real estate is a rewarding endeavour – financially and intellectual, but it can also be full of pitfalls if you don’t approach this type of investing in the right way. Whether you’re a first time investor or a seasoned one, my top successful real estate investing rules will help you get organized, choose the right investment, manage your investment and achieve your investment goals.

Which is the better property investment? A single family dwelling or a multi-family dwelling?

We come to real estate investment for various reasons. In my experience, investing is usually a means to an end such as creating a desired lifestyle now or at a future time. You’ve already made the decision to invest in residential real estate and now you’re trying to determine which type.

Finding great cash flow properties is easy, right? All you need to do is simply search for a property at an advantageous price that you can rent for a certain amount, so that you realize the expected income after the usual expenses associated with buying a rental property. It seems easy on the surface. However, there’s more to consider...

Your tenants are the real “golden goose” that provide you with a monthly golden egg and your investment property is the nest that they stay in. Whether you manage your property(ies) yourself, are part of a rental pool with professional management in place or are an individual with property management in place – it’s important to keep your tenants happy and convert them to long term tenants, what I like to call residents.